Which Head Unit should I get ?

[DeathWish]

I'm not sure which head unit to get between:

Kenwood KDC-W6537U
£129.99

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Sony CDX-GT50UI
£129.99

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[Blaminator]

Kenwood, USB > *

Or just build a Car PC with a radio card, that's what i'm doing

 

[DeathWish]

think im just guna get a laptop n take the screen off, hide the rest use my fone to control the mouse n mayb get a wireless keyboard, bt still want a head unit

 

[.ViruS]

think im just guna get a laptop n take the screen off, hide the rest use my fone to control the mouse n mayb get a wireless keyboard, bt still want a head unit

trust me in the end you just wanna listen to some music just get a head unit.

I went down the whole computer in the car route, ended up returning everything and getting 600$ system installed, speakers, head, subs :P

 

[DeathWish]

lol well i ent sure wht to do yt, wud b cool to like go on a drive wiv my gf n then pull over sum where n watch a film on it or sumin. bt if i ent gettin a laptop in it then i mite just get a external hard drive so i can hav all my music from home in my car bt nt sure wht to do yet

 

[.ViruS]

lol well i ent sure wht to do yt, wud b cool to like go on a drive wiv my gf n then pull over sum where n watch a film on it or sumin. bt if i ent gettin a laptop in it then i mite just get a external hard drive so i can hav all my music from home in my car bt nt sure wht to do yet

Yeh thats an awesome idea, I've found my self many times without a place to go stuck in my car with a girl.. usually just end up hooking up haha but its made obvious and you could use the "lets watch a video" as a cover up!

 

[Skyline]

Dont spend alot on a head unite - really is pointless.

Dont waste money putting DVD's in

Dont waste money with a laptop, or any form of ****.

Spend your money on a sound system.

Amp, Comp's, Sub.

Wire all your comp's up to the amp, aswell as the sub obv, and a decent, but cheapish head unit.

i have the Sony one, but tink it may be the version lower... very good.

My step brother has a kenwood that cost him £350, and my Sony is just as good, if not better.

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/5471.html

That ones mine.

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/2841.html

Thats my sub.

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/380.html

My amp

Just need to wait for my Shares to come through work, and i will be purchasing some decent Comps.

 

[DeathWish]

i was thinkin of gettin this sub + amp + box + wiring kit

£280 - Alpine Set - (1000W/400W RMS/600W RMS AMP, 1500W/500W RMS Sub, - http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alpine-typer-pack-p-4813.html

these comps

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/jbl-gto507c-p-5126.html n i think i need another amp for thm wont i?


the only real reason im spendin quite abit on a hea dunit is cuz i want usb cuz i h8 havin loooooads of cds everywhere, i mite just get a cheaper 1 with a usb, i was lookin at this 1 nt long ago but its got no aux in http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/sony-cdxgt610u-p-5807.html

 

[DeathWish]

mite get this 1 instead actually: http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alpine-sxs1357-p-2751.html

 

[Skyline]

Id go with the first HU up top, the sony one.

The Sub looks alright, and amp.

Those comps would be pretty crap, you need to spend a little more for the better quality imo.


You would also need another amp yes, as that one is only 1 channel.

Best buying sub & Amp seprate, rather than in package, and only have 1 amp, rather than two.

 

[DeathWish]

kk ill have to hav a look for some other stuff then ill probs post bak in abit.

 

[Skyline]

Whats your budget?

 

[DeathWish]

how many channels would i need then on an amp for comp + sub n maybe 6x9s later?

i havnt rlly got a budget but id say around 500quid, mayb abit less

 

[Skyline]

Dont get 6x9's, there pointless if you have a sub, and especially if you have sub & comps.

For sub & comps a 4 channel would be good, but i believe a 2 channel would work, would just need to bridge some connections.

 

[Dataforce]

i got a head unit with an AUX in, then i can jsut connect my ipod to it.

I do however in the future want a car pc, amps/subs are crappy cos you lose the boot space, and you look like a chav driving around with music so loud everyone outside can hear it.

 

[Skyline]

i got a head unit with an AUX in, then i can jsut connect my ipod to it.

I do however in the future want a car pc, amps/subs are crappy cos you lose the boot space, and you look like a chav driving around with music so loud everyone outside can hear it.

But your quality of sound is 100x better... and music is always better when listening with good quality, and loud

 

[Dataforce]

Meh, still, bootspace is handy, and car pc > *

you can still use an amp with a car pc, so if you're so inclined :P

 

[Skyline]

Meh, still, bootspace is handy, and car pc > *

you can still use an amp with a car pc, so if you're so inclined :P

I dont use my boot, so im ok.

i also wouldnt use a laptop in car, so no point in that

 

[DeathWish]

skyline can ya like give me a decent setup for less than 350quidish please? inc amp, sub, comps n wiring kit.

Thanks for ya help btw

 

[Skyline]

Sub – http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/3895.html - £120

Amp – http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/4518.html - £150

Comps – http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/51.html - £30

Or- http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/3533.html £100


Wiring – http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/1008.html - £30


Id say the Pheo Gold comps, but the Pioneer if your struggling with budget.

Total with Pioneer – £365

Total with Phoenix Gold - £400


Seems a good setup to me, but im not brilliant with this stuff, just know enough for m yself really!
Maybe ask else where what they think.

But for the sub & amp's, i would advise on Alpine.